The Titanium Field Guide

Vortic Lancaster

The Vortic Lancaster is a 45 mm Grade 5 titanium dress watch with a Hamilton 12-size or 10-size hand-wound movement. At 45 mm across, it is larger than 97% of the 403 titanium dress watches in the guide.

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Price
$4,600
Material
Titanium
Grade / type
Grade 5
Water resistance
10 m
Type
Dress
Case diameter
45.0 mm
Thickness
12 mm
Lug-to-lug
50 mm
Origin
United States
Movement
Manual wind, restored antique American pocket-watch movement (varies by piece)
Caliber
Hamilton 12-size or 10-size (antique, varies by piece)
Power reserve
~36 h
Complications
Time only
Colour
Grey
Surface treatment
Varies by piece (machined, sandblasted, tumbled or stonewashed)
Finish technology
Natural finish
Caseback
Titanium on 2026 pieces; stainless steel on earlier pieces
Nickel-free
No (steel contact)
Bracelet / strap
22 mm leather strap (varies by piece)
Crystal
Sapphire (front and display back)
Display back
Yes
Dial
Varies by piece; original antique dials, most often white enamel
Dial colours
White
Availability
Offered
Status
Current. One-of-one numbered pieces; titanium examples listed 2024 to 2026 in the 45mm case (12-size movements) and from 2026 in a 43mm case for 10-size movements (Lancaster 143). Also built in stainless steel and bronze.
Not published
Reference, Weight, Hardness, Construction, Matching bracelet, Lume
High confidence Verified Oct 2026 Source: Vortic Watch Company, Lancaster 143 (maker) / Vortic Watch Company, Lancaster 138 (maker) / Vortic Watch Company, Lancaster 141 (maker)
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Frequently asked questions

Is the Vortic Lancaster nickel-free?

No. The caseback is steel, and steel carries nickel, so the guide does not list it as nickel-free.

What grade of titanium is the Vortic Lancaster?

Grade 5, as stated by the maker. The caseback is steel, not titanium.

What size is the Vortic Lancaster?

The case is 45 mm across, 12 mm thick and 50 mm from lug to lug. It is water resistant to 10 m.

How much does the Vortic Lancaster cost, and is it available?

It is in production, at a list price of $4,600.

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